Cool vintage designs and space artifacts auctioned recently

August 14, 2014 |Heather Alexander

A new space auction is expected in the fall but check out these vintage space artifacts auctioned off in the past

Heritage Auctions

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Apollo 17 Flown "Peaches" Space Food
Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander Gene Cernan, with
Signed COA.A sealed flexible
pouch, 6.5" x 6.5" x 0.75" overall, with a label on one side:
"PEACHES/ 3 oz. cold water/ 15-20 minutes/ 1341" as well as a piece
of Velcro for attachment to the spacecraft. The spoon bowl was a great step
forward in the evolution of dining during spaceflight. First used on Apollo 10,
it allowed water to be introduced through a valve, hydrating the enclosed food.
The astronaut would knead the package to mix the water in (per instructions),
and then open the top and eat with a standard spoon. This allowed chunks of
meat and vegetables to be consumed instead of just pastes and powders.

Heritage Auctions

12of17

Apollo 17 Flown "Peaches" Space Food
Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Commander Gene Cernan, with
Signed COA.A sealed flexible
pouch, 6.5" x 6.5" x 0.75" overall, with a label on one side:
"PEACHES/ 3 oz. cold water/ 15-20 minutes/ 1341" as well as a piece
of Velcro for attachment to the spacecraft. The spoon bowl was a great step
forward in the evolution of dining during spaceflight. First used on Apollo 10,
it allowed water to be introduced through a valve, hydrating the enclosed food.
The astronaut would knead the package to mix the water in (per instructions),
and then open the top and eat with a standard spoon. This allowed chunks of
meat and vegetables to be consumed instead of just pastes and powders.